Lynne Roberts

Washington Mystics head coach Sydney Johnson is smiling and has his right hand up to receive a high-five from guard Jade Melbourne.

What’s made the Washington Mystics successful in the first half of the season?

By Jenn Hatfield / July 20, 2025

The Mystics are the youngest team in the WNBA, but they’ve hung with much older, more experienced teams

Los Angeles Sparks guard Rae Burrell takes a right handed layup against the Connecticut Sun on July 13.

Despite early-season derailment, Rae Burrell looks to pick up where she left off  

By Cameron Ruby / July 14, 2025

Burrell: ‘Any way I can help the team, I’m just trying to make sure I get that done’

A graphic shows two close-up photos of WNBA players displayed side-by-side. On the left, Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams has her head turned to the left and the ball in her right hand. On the right, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese looks straight ahead. Banners reading "2025 WNBA season" and "Breakout players" are overlaid at the bottom in all caps, and the orange Locked On Women's Basketball logo is in the top right corner.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: WNBA breakout players in 2025

By The IX Basketball / July 12, 2025

Whose game has taken the biggest leap this season?

Jun 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Haley Jones (30) brings the ball up court against the Washington Mystics during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Players remain positive during the uncertain grind of signing hardship contracts

By Rob Knox / July 9, 2025

Haley Jones: ‘It’s just trying to give yourself grace throughout this period, stay positive and be grateful for every opportunity’

Azurá Stevens (left) and Lynne Roberts (right) smile while speaking with reporters after their win against the Golden State Valkyries on May 16, 2025

Why Azurá Stevens’ statistics have skyrocketed in the Sparks’ new offensive system

By Cameron Ruby / May 29, 2025

Azurá Stevens is on track to have the best season of her career on both ends of the floor

Los Angeles Sparks guard Sarah Ashlee Barker dribbles the basketball

Sarah Ashlee Barker’s expedited adjustment to the WNBA

By Cameron Ruby / May 23, 2025

Barker: ‘I’m just lucky I’m in this opportunity”

Kelsey Plum drives to the basket in the preseason game between the Los Angeles Sparks and the Golden State Valkyries.

2025 WNBA season preview: Los Angeles Sparks

By Cameron Ruby / May 15, 2025

Rickea Jackson: ‘I feel like if we’re winning, everything else will take care of itself’

Podcast promotion graphic with photos of Julie Allemand and Sarah Ashlee Barker. Text overlay reads "Sparks media day, Part 2."

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Sparks media day, Part 2

By The IX Basketball / May 15, 2025

Julie Allemand and Sarah Ashlee Barker help preview the upcoming season

Sarah Ashlee Barker smiles with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and holds up a Los Angeles Sparks jersey.

Los Angeles Sparks add Sarah Ashlee Barker, Sania Feagin and Liatu King in 2025 WNBA Draft 

By Cameron Ruby / April 15, 2025

Breaking down the Sparks’ draft night

Photo of Gavin Petersen yelling toward the court during a Utah game. Locked On Women's Basketball logo at top right. White text on orange background below reads "The Nearness of Ute". Small headshots of host Howard Megdal (above) and guest Gavin Petersen (belows) at lower right.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Gavin Petersen has Utah Utes contending for Big 12 title

By The IX Basketball / January 7, 2025

Petersen: ‘Make sure we’re enjoying our journey together, and the big picture will take care of itself’